The Exo Terra Ruscus is a highly realistic artificial hanging plant designed to add vertical structure, cover, and natural appearance to your vivarium. Faithfully replicating the look of a real Ruscus plant, it enhances enclosure aesthetics while remaining completely maintenance-free.
Hanging vivarium plants are ideal for making use of vertical space, creating shaded areas and visual cover higher up within the enclosure. They provide many of the benefits of live plants without the challenges of lighting, watering, or ongoing plant care.
Habitat Enrichment & Natural Behaviour
Artificial hanging plants contribute to environmental enrichment by increasing usable three-dimensional space within the vivarium. The Ruscus provides climbing structure, shaded resting areas, and visual barriers that encourage natural behaviours such as hiding, exploring, and perching.
By expanding the vertical living space, this hanging plant helps promote higher activity levels and overall wellbeing in reptiles and amphibians.
Helps Reduce Stress
Adequate cover and visual barriers are essential for reducing stress in captive reptiles and amphibians. Without sufficient enclosure structure, animals may feel exposed, leading to reduced activity and appetite.
Rainforest-style hanging plants like the Ruscus help create a more secure environment by providing shade, vertical cover, and natural enclosure complexity.
Easy to Clean & Maintain
Made from non-toxic, durable materials, Exo Terra artificial plants are hygienic and easy to maintain. When soiled, they can be cleaned simply by rinsing with water, helping to maintain a healthy vivarium environment.
The Ruscus hanging plant can be used on its own or alongside live plants, making it ideal for areas of the vivarium where real plants may struggle to thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the Exo Terra Ruscus safe for reptiles?
Yes. It is made from non-toxic, reptile-safe materials and is suitable for reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates.
Can this plant be used in bioactive vivariums?
Yes. It can be used alongside live plants in bioactive setups, particularly to add vertical cover where real plants may struggle.
How do I clean the Ruscus hanging plant?
Simply rinse with water when soiled. The durable material allows for easy cleaning and hygienic maintenance.
Is this plant suitable for tropical enclosures?
Yes. The Ruscus is designed to replicate rainforest foliage and is ideal for tropical and humid vivarium environments.
